Fire in Derby caused by smoking material placed in an aluminum can
DERBY — Authorities say smoking materials placed in an aluminum can is what caused a fire that broke out at a single-family … Keep Reading
Mosquitos in Newport City test positive for West Nile virus
NEWPORT — Mosquitoes collected in Newport City have tested positive for West Nile virus at the Vermont Department of Health Laboratory. Each … Keep Reading
North Country Hospital stands out in region by offering Automated Breast Ultrasound System for screening
NEWPORT — North Country Hospital announced this week that they are on the forefront of breast care by now offering the InveniaTM … Keep Reading
Washington Electric Cooperative inviting public to Coventry Landfill generation plant
COVENTRY — This Saturday, Washington Electric Co-op (WEC) is inviting its members and the public to tour its generation plant at Coventry … Keep Reading
Boat trailer stolen in North Troy
NORTH TROY– A 25-year-old North Troy man’s boat trailer was stolen yesterday. Police say they received a report from Adrian Archambault that … Keep Reading
Hunting lottery announced for Bluffside Farm in Newport
NEWPORT — The Vermont Land Trust will hold a lottery for hunting at Bluffside Farm in Newport. This is the fourth year … Keep Reading
Newport police investigating vandalism to Harley-Davidson motorcycle
NEWPORT — The Newport Police Department says they are investigating after a motorcycle was vandalized over the weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 7, … Keep Reading
Border humorist Ross Murray releases new collection “A Jerk in Progress”
STANSTEAD, QC – Eastern Townships writer Ross Murray will release his third collection of humor, A Jerk in Progress, at Black Cat … Keep Reading
Sponsored: Border State Security Seeks Qualified Candidates for Employment
Border State Security is now accepting applications for the position of Security Officer. The ideal candidate for the position will have a … Keep Reading
MAC Center for the Arts presenting Musings & Music September 22
NEWPORT — MAC Center for the Arts is getting ready to present their first annual “Musings and Music” series, which they promise … Keep Reading
ATM machine stolen in Troy, attempted ATM theft at Jay Peak
NEWPORT — Police are looking for two suspects who went on a crime spree, attempting to steal local ATM machines. This morning … Keep Reading
Newport to receive $100,000 grant for renovations and upgrades to Gardner Park
NEWPORT – Newport is set to receive a $100,000 community development grant. Last week Governor Phil Scott joined local, state and federal … Keep Reading
2 Newport residents arrested in Massachusetts with crack, cocaine, 500 bags of heroin
NEWPORT — Police in Massachusetts say on Thursday they arrested three people, two of which are residents of Newport, for carrying a … Keep Reading
Route 5A in Westmore to close in October to stabilize rock ledge
WESTMORE — The Vermont Agency of Transportation says they will close Vermont Route 5A in Westmore for up to two weeks in … Keep Reading
‘Suspicious’ fires destroy two Essex County camps
AVERYS GORE — Authorities say that a pair of fires that took place in Essex County last week at two rural camps … Keep Reading
Children’s Literacy Foundation awards grant to Newport school
NEWPORT — The Children’s Literacy Foundation has awarded 10 At-Risk Children grants to New Hampshire and Vermont organizations serving low-income, at-risk, and … Keep Reading
Addiction treatment center to open in Newport September 12
NEWPORT — SaVida Health, an outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol addiction, is opening a new treatment center in Newport. The … Keep Reading
Man sentenced for 2008 Guildhall murder dies of apparent suicide in prison
NEWPORT — A 39-year-old inmate serving time in a Mississippi prison for killing a Guildhall woman back in 2008, has died of … Keep Reading
Crash on I-91 in Derby caused by 6-point buck
DERBY — A 79-year-old man hit a 6-point buck crossing the southbound lane of I-91 on Sunday evening. At around 6:26 p.m. … Keep Reading
Police: Subway in Lyndonville robbed with “canister of chemical spray”
LYNDONVILLE — Police responded to a reported robbery at the Subway in Lyndonville yesterday evening. According to police, the offender entered the … Keep Reading
White Mountain Auto in Coventry burglarized
COVENTRY — White Mountain Auto in Coventry was burglarized in August, and today police have released surveillance footage in an attempt to … Keep Reading
Swimmer completes record double crossing of Lake Memphremagog
NEWPORT — A record-breaking ultra-marathon open water swim has been completed on Lake Memphremagog by an Indiana man. Stephen Rouch of Indianapolis … Keep Reading
Town of Westmore to install cigarette “buttlers” on North End Beach
WESTMORE — The Town of Westmore’s Select Board voted to install three Sidewalk Buttlers at the North End Beach of Lake Willoughby. … Keep Reading
Vermont smoking age to increase to 21 on Sunday
NEWPORT – Starting September 1, Vermonters must be at least 21 years old to purchase and possess tobacco products or paraphernalia. The … Keep Reading
Barton woman accused of stealing $50K in gift cards
BARTON — A 60-year-old woman from Barton will have to answer to charges after police say she stole tens of thousands of … Keep Reading
Barton Academy and Graded School awarded $25,000 literacy grant
BARTON — The Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) has awarded its $25,000 Year of the Book literacy grant to five elementary schools in … Keep Reading
Police: Derby man arrested for threats against NEKHS, Derby Village Store
NEWPORT CITY — Police say a Derby man was arrested after he attempted to buy a gun through a neighbor and threatened … Keep Reading
Island Pond hosting Farewell to Summer Labor Day Weekend
ISLAND POND — Island Pond will be hosting its Farewell to Summer Celebration August 30 – September 1, in beautiful downtown Island … Keep Reading
Home explosion in Brownington
BROWNINGTON — Authorities say that an explosion at a residence in Brownington on Friday evening was most likely caused by a grill … Keep Reading
Vermont Route 191 in Newport reopened
NEWPORT — Vermont Route 191 in Newport, also known as the city’s “access road” to Interstate 91, has reopened. Crews say during … Keep Reading
Sheffield man killed in head-on crash
SHEFFIELD — A Sheffield man was killed in a head-on crash on I-89 in Richmond this morning. Police say it happened … Keep Reading
Driver wanted by authorities after Newport police cruiser crashes during pursuit
NEWPORT — A Newport Police cruiser was involved in a crash last night following a vehicle pursuit. At around 10:10 p.m. on … Keep Reading
Police investigating after dogs killed in Albany
ALBANY — A local family is grieving after their dogs were killed, and state police say they are investigating to find out … Keep Reading